Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)

San Pedro las Huertas Catholic Church

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2015

1. San Pedro las Huertas Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1672 1972
Las hermandades religiosas y el pueblo de San Pedro las Huertas de la Antigua Guatemala en homenaje al tri centenario de la edificacion de la Iglesia Catolica celebran con jubilo esta fecha memorable y que viva en mente de las proximas generaciones. 13 de agosto de 1972

English translation:
1672 1972
The religious associations and people of San Pedro las Huertas of Antigua Guatemala provide this tribute to the 300th anniversary of the construction of this Catholic church and celebrate with joy this memorable date and hope that it live in the memory of future generations
August 13, 1972

Erected 1972.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1672.

Location. 14° 31.837′ N, 90° 44.382′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. It is on Ruta Nacional 10. The marker is located on the Catholic Church on the central square of San Pedro las Huertas. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

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At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Esquisuchil Medicinal Tree (Bourreria huanita) (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); The Church of the First Bishop of Guatemala (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); José Luis de León Diaz (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Esquisuchil (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); The Hermitage of the Holy Calvary (approx. 2 kilometers away); Walter Williams in Guatemala (approx. 2 kilometers away); Doña Beatriz de la Cueva (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Founding of the First Capital of Guatemala (approx. 2.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Fountain of the Calvary (was approx. 2.1 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2015

2. San Pedro las Huertas Catholic Church Marker

The marker is to the left of the main church doors.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 904 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.